Dermatologist explains what to keep an eye out for | ChicagoNOW
Dr. Parul Goyal from Rush University Medical Center shares tips for preventing skin cancer. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Dr. Parul Goyal from Rush University Medical Center shares tips for preventing skin cancer. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Volunteering could help slow cognitive decline, study finds
Volunteering and helping others might help with slowing down cognitive decline in older individuals, according to a recent study.
Volunteering and helping others might help with slowing down cognitive decline in older individuals, according to a recent study.
Calumet Park officer returns to duty after courageous cancer fight
Officer Breon Glass shares how he overcame a life-threatening sarcoma diagnosis, partnered with a cancer foundation, and is now back on the streets removing drugs and guns while inspiring others facing similar battles.
Officer Breon Glass shares how he overcame a life-threatening sarcoma diagnosis, partnered with a cancer foundation, and is now back on the streets removing drugs and guns while inspiring others facing similar battles.
CDC updates hepatitis B vaccine guidance, urging broad protection from birth
Dr. Nancy Reau of Rush University Medical Center explains the CDC?s new recommendations that all infants, most adults under 60, and at-risk seniors receive the hepatitis B vaccine to prevent long-term infection and protect vulnerable populations.
Dr. Nancy Reau of Rush University Medical Center explains the CDC?s new recommendations that all infants, most adults under 60, and at-risk seniors receive the hepatitis B vaccine to prevent long-term infection and protect vulnerable populations.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Suicide prevention walk planned for Chicago's Montrose Harbor
The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention holds its "Out of the Darkness" suicide prevention walk at Chicago's Montrose Harbor on Saturday.
The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention holds its "Out of the Darkness" suicide prevention walk at Chicago's Montrose Harbor on Saturday.
Suicide prevention org hosts 'Out of the Darkness' Chicagoland walk
It's an important cause that often doesn't get talked about. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding it's Out of the Darkness walk in Chicago.
It's an important cause that often doesn't get talked about. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding it's Out of the Darkness walk in Chicago.
New Trump tariffs target medicine and furniture
President Trump just announced new tariffs, this time they're hitting prescriptions, furniture and anyone working on bathroom or kitchen remodels. Jared Halpern lays out the numbers.
President Trump just announced new tariffs, this time they're hitting prescriptions, furniture and anyone working on bathroom or kitchen remodels. Jared Halpern lays out the numbers.
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions Oct 1 | Impact on Illinois
Starting October 1, Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin will pause abortion services due to new federal funding cuts tied to the ?Big Beautiful Bill.? What does this mean for Illinois, where many patients already travel for reproductive health services? FOX Milwaukee political reporter Jason Calvi explains the politics.
Starting October 1, Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin will pause abortion services due to new federal funding cuts tied to the ?Big Beautiful Bill.? What does this mean for Illinois, where many patients already travel for reproductive health services? FOX Milwaukee political reporter Jason Calvi explains the politics.
Health alert issued after heat-and-eat pasta dish sold at Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Lurie Children's brings marathon spirit inside hospital | ChicagoNOW
This September, during Pediatric Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the nurses at Lurie Children?s Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant Division are going above and beyond the hospital walls to bring hope and joy to the children and families they care for every day. A Little Lighter, a nurse-led fundraising group formed just three years ago, has already raised over $300,000 to support patients with cancer and blood disorders ? and they?re not stopping there.
This September, during Pediatric Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the nurses at Lurie Children?s Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant Division are going above and beyond the hospital walls to bring hope and joy to the children and families they care for every day. A Little Lighter, a nurse-led fundraising group formed just three years ago, has already raised over $300,000 to support patients with cancer and blood disorders ? and they?re not stopping there.
UChicago resident physicians rally for fair pay and first union contract
Resident doctors at the University of Chicago Medical Center are demanding better wages and working conditions, citing burnout, 80-hour weeks, and rising living costs.
Resident doctors at the University of Chicago Medical Center are demanding better wages and working conditions, citing burnout, 80-hour weeks, and rising living costs.
Why experts say this flu season could be especially dangerous | ChicagoNOW
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala breaks down what we need to know about flu prevention, vaccine safety, and why getting vaccinated this season is more important than ever. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala breaks down what we need to know about flu prevention, vaccine safety, and why getting vaccinated this season is more important than ever. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Huntington’s Disease treated successfully for 1st time in landmark trial
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Loyola cafeteria cashier saves doctor from choking: 'a very scary event'
A Loyola cafeteria cashier recently saved the life of an emergency room doctor who was choking on her lunch.
A Loyola cafeteria cashier recently saved the life of an emergency room doctor who was choking on her lunch.
Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Ticks spreading in Illinois, health officials say
Illinois health officials are warning residents that ticks are spreading and that they should take precautions.
Illinois health officials are warning residents that ticks are spreading and that they should take precautions.
Illinois health officials recommend flu, COVID vaccines, diverge from CDC guidelines
State health officials on Tuesday issued guidance widely recommending vaccines for flu and COVID-19 for people 6 months and older, a deviation from recent guidance from a federal vaccine advisory panel.
State health officials on Tuesday issued guidance widely recommending vaccines for flu and COVID-19 for people 6 months and older, a deviation from recent guidance from a federal vaccine advisory panel.